Content relating to the history of civil and defender legal aid in Rural America.
Persons & oral histories
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Jonathan Asher -- Longtime Executive Director of Colorado Legal Services who was on many ABA committees and also special counsel to LSC President Helaine Barnett. ABA Leader, LSC Board/Staff, NLADA Board/Staff, Reggie, and SCLAID Board/Staff
Eric Avildsen -- Innovative longtime director of Vermont Legal Aid. Developed custom case management system. Previously with Central Mass Legal Services. NLADA Board/Staff
Kelly Carmody -- Worked in numerous state and national organizations supporting civil legal aid and related issues, including KY, TN, DC, and AZ. Arizona-based consultant who improved recruitment and retention of civil legal aid staff. ATJ Commission Board/Staff
David Hall -- Directed Texas RioGrande Legal Aid for 42 years after starting his career with the United Farm Workers (UFW). National leader on migrant labor issues. In Memoriam
Nan Heald -- Directed Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Maine 1990 – 2022. Guided innovative work on technology, veterans, foreclosures, etc. In Memoriam
Neil McBride -- Directed Rural Legal Services of Tennessee. Following a consolidation became general counsel to larger organization.
Gary Smith -- Since 1988 worked for Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) and rose to Executive Director.
Lois Wood -- Director of Lincoln Legal Assistance in East St. Louis, Illinois. Board member of national Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG).